6 sights to see from the top of the Shard River Thames. As the largest waterway in London, there are plenty of places where you can see the famous River Thames. Big Ben. Tower of London. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. London Eye. Tower Bridge. Can you see the whole of London from The Shard? ‘The View […]
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What Did The Saxons Call London?
The Romans called the town Londinium, and this was passed down to the Saxons as Lundenwic. What was London called in Saxon times? LudenwicWhen the early Anglo-Saxons settled in the area, they established a settlement that later become known as Ludenwic. This settlement was sited 1.6 km’s from the ruins of Londinium, the Roman city […]
Did Van Gogh Ever Live In London?
He lived in South London, first in Brixton and then in Oval. London was twenty times the size of any town that Van Gogh had known. He enjoyed walking its streets, taking his usual route over Westminster Bridge for a scenic commute to work. When did Vincent van Gogh live in London? The house where […]
What Destroyed The City London?
Great Fire of London, (September 2–5, 1666), the worst fire in London’s history. It destroyed a large part of the City of London, including most of the civic buildings, old St. Paul’s Cathedral, 87 parish churches, and about 13,000 houses. Who burned London to the ground? BoudicaBoudica rallied neighboring Celtic kingdoms who had their own […]
Is London Ontario Good Place For International Students?
London is proud to have a top ranking university and several colleges, excellent vocational training institutions, and a free public school system. Our city offers some of the best educational experiences in the world. Is Ontario a good place to live for international students? Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Ontario are among the best places to […]
What Cars Do London Police Drive?
What Cars Does The UK Police Use? British police forces use a variety of cars; some of the most common models include the Vauxhall Vectra, Ford Focus, and the BMW X5. Why do UK police use BMWs? “BMW is unique as it can install all of the extra police equipment on its production line, saving […]
How Do You Pay For Street Parking In London?
All meters in London accept 20p and £1 coins. Pay & display machines will allow payment by a variety of advised coinage and some will allow payment by debit or credit card. Decide how long you wish to park for and pay the appropriate amount. How do you park on the street in London? On-Street […]
Was London Abandoned After The Romans?
In 407 AD, Emperor Constantine II recalled the last of the troops. Three years later, Emperor Honorius refused one final request from the British for military aid. It was the official end of Roman rule – and the beginning of the end for Roman London. By the mid 5th century, Londinium has been completely abandoned. […]
Is London Ontario Dry Or Humid?
Located at an elevation of 247.99 meters (813.62 feet) above sea level, London has a Humid continental, no dry season, warm summer climate (Classification: Dfb). The district’s yearly temperature is 9.07ºC (48.33ºF) and it is 6.98% higher than Canada’s averages. Is London dry or humid? humid temperate oceanicLondon features a humid temperate oceanic climate (Cfb). […]
Can You Go Out Alone In London?
In many ways, London is the perfect solo city. Over 8 million inhabitants and a pretty easy-going attitude means that exploring London solo isn’t a difficult task. In fact, travelling solo in London is simply a matter of walking out of your door and getting caught up in the buzz of this cosmopolitan destination. Is […]